Scandic Hotels

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Scandic hotels is a mid-range chain of 140 hotels owned by EQT V Group.[1]

History

In 1963, the chain started in Laxå, Sweden, under the name of Esso Motor Hotel.

In 1986, the company changed its name to Scandic Hotels.

In 1996 Scandic acquires Reso Hotels.

In 1998 Scandic acquires Arctia Hotels.

In 2001 The Hilton Group acquires Scandic.

In 2007 EQT acquires Scandic.

In 2007 Scandic launches web site describing 13 years of initiatives aiming to a sustainable future.

Boycott in Norway

In Norway Scandic Hotels faced an uproar for refusing to book rooms for a Cuban delegation because of the U.S. trade embargo on the communist-run island. The 300000-member Norwegian Union of Municipal and General Employees said it will boycott all Scandic hotels in Norway. The Norwegian Foreign Ministry said all companies operating in Norway have to obey Norwegian law. It's expected the court will order the Scandic Hotels to pay fines for expelling guests, [2] [3][4] [5]

List of Scandic Hotels

References

  1. ^ EQT - EQT acquires Scandic Hotels
  2. ^ Sioux City Journal: Norway hotel under fire for turning away Cubans
  3. ^ [1]
  4. ^ The Norway Post : Hotel chain accused of racism
  5. ^ Outrage after inhospitality - Aftenposten.no

External links

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